Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Memphys since 2008
Babies named Memphys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 | 26 |
| 2020s | 48 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Memphys is a modern respelling of Memphis, first recorded in the United States in 2008. It reached its peak usage in 2020, though it has never been widespread enough to enter the national rankings. Since 2021, its trajectory has been falling. The name remains rare, with approximately 1 in every 100,000 babies given this name in recent years. While not recorded in any top states, its usage reflects a broader trend of creative spelling variations of place names.
Memphys is a modern respelling of Memphis, the name of the ancient Egyptian city. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the 2000s, possibly influenced by pop culture or a desire for unique spellings. Its usage has been rare but shows a slight peak in 2020, followed by a decline.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mem, Phy, Mephy
Variants: Memphis, Memfis
Sibling names for Memphys
Names that share Memphys's style, for a brother or sister.
